Chat For Caregivers Newsletter Podcast

Self-care when you’re frustrated and exhausted as a caregiver is not selfish — it’s survival. Those moments when everything piles up — hunting for the lost remote for the 50th time, rushing to pick someone up, feeding the dogs while trying to cook, dealing with setup frustration on a new TV, or just feeling like there aren’t enough minutes in the day — can drain every drop of energy you have. Quic...

Caregivers community when everyone’s snowed in: ❄️❤️ SNOWED-IN CAREGIVERS THREAD ❤️❄️ Hey beautiful caregiver family, If you’re currently trapped inside by snow, ice, or a winter storm — welcome to the club! Whether your care recipient is napping more because of the weather, you’re stuck doing 10th load of laundry just to stay busy, or you’re staring out the window wondering how you’re going to ge...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chatforcardgivers.substack.com As caregivers, we pour our hearts into supporting others, often neglecting our own well-being. I've discovered that joining chat rooms for caregivers has become a vital part of my self-care routine, and I'm not alone. Here's how I—and others—use a chat room to care for ourselves as we care for others. Taki...

Just hopped off the plane and took the shuttle to long-term parking. I was excited about being back and wanted to see Mom & Dad as I had promised I would as soon as I got off the plane. I had gone home for three days to see my husband who is 720 miles away.  This is the longest I have been away from my parents since starting this new role and purpose in life after retirement. After stepping off th...

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Whenever you feel weak, remember what made you strong. These feelings of weakness, depression, and helplessness overpowered me from time to time, and it happens too often for caregivers. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Caregiving is a difficult road to travel. There is no substitute for experience, but as you know, there are few opportunities to attend a class on caregiving. Caregiver Stress: In my...

Today is a result of all my yesterdays which have shaped who I am at the moment. My recent past has helped me face the future with clarity. When you lose someone you love, you can’t escape the immediate past. And the long-range vision of yesterday, becomes clearer. I took care of my parents for four years and they recently passed away within 3 months of each other. Grief certainly affects your pre...

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How can you support a caregiver you know? It's more challenging than you think because you will offer a part of yourself. Many caregivers, including me, don't ask for help. It's only when someone, a friend or relative, sees me so concerned I can't concentrate on what I am doing. Case in point: I gave the wrong pills to my parents, and luckily, I caught it before Dad took Mom's. Dad's medication wa...

It's essential to ensure that our seniors have access to nutritious meals, but knowing where to start can be challenging. Home-delivered meals can be an excellent option for seniors living alone with the help of social services such as senior home care. Mom's friend lived alone but had home care. She was in her 90s and the same age as Dad. She did her own "cooking" and had toast and coffee every m...

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